Postcode RG1 6QJ is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.
Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from RG1 6QJ.
Central Reading South near RG1 6QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.8 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Waterloo Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Waterloo Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG1 6QJ postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bally Convenience Store | River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.